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spreading/cutting line. Manual or automated way (using conveyorized holding tables)
the ready spread is moved on the holding surface to keep it there while the cutter is busy.
The multilevel holding tables can be fixed on rails to perform lateral movement
and operate with several spreading lines and one or more cutters (‘Transmove’ by
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Different kinds of fabric-spread holding tables are manufactured by companies
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Cosmotex , Morgan Tecnica , Caron , Pathfinder , Bullmer , Mable , FK Group ,
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IMA S.p.A. and others.
11.3.2 Transfer table for spreading machine
Manual or motorized transfer tables are used to transfer the spreading machine be-
tween two or more spreading lines. They may be fixed on wheels to perform manual
free movement in the cutting room (see Fig. 11.7) or on ground rails – to perform
manual or automated lateral movement working with parallel spreading lines. Transfer
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tables for spreading machines are developed by Cosmotex , Morgan Tecnica , Caron ,
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Mable , IMA S.p.A. others.
11.3.3 Fabric feeding and loading systems
If the weight of the fabric rolls is over 20–30 kg, automatic roll loaders are used to feed
the spreading machine and reduce workload of the spreading operator (see Fig. 11.8).
Usually, there is the special area next to the spreading table and behind or next to
the spreading machine to keep and organize all fabric rolls needed during the work
process. While machine is spreading, the operator prepares the next roll, to load it,
as soon as the previous roll is finished. The fabric rolls are stored on different shape
frames and shelves (see Fig. 11.9). Efficient fabric short-time storage and feeding can
be ensured using multiroll carousel systems (Fig. 11.10). Designed by many com-
panies, they are available in many sizes and styles. The carousel system is placed
next to the spreading table. Material rolls in right spreading sequence are loaded on

Fig. 11.7 Manual transfer table for a spreading machine by Cosmotex.

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